accidentally discover

Frequency: 6.89.1 per million words

to find something out by chance

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Examples (10)

  • While cleaning the attic, I accidentally discovered a box of my grandfather's old letters.
  • The scientist accidentally discovered a new compound while working on a different experiment.
  • Maybe you'll accidentally discover a hidden talent you never knew you had.
  • He has accidentally discovered the password to his colleague's computer.
  • Accidentally discovering the truth about his family was a huge shock.
  • Fleming famously accidentally discovered penicillin in 1928.
  • The developer accidentally discovered a major security flaw in the software.
  • We could accidentally discover the solution to the problem if we keep exploring different options.
  • I accidentally discovered that my friend was planning a surprise party for me.
  • It was a fortunate accident when she accidentally discovered a rare manuscript in the old bookstore.